Terrific Tuesday w/ Scrappy Moms Stamps: Create a Critter

Hey There friends
It's time for another Terrific Tuesday Challenge over at Scrappy Moms Stamps. This week we are playing with Everyone's Favorite cartridge, Create-a-critter.

If you do not have this cartridge, it's alright you are still welcome to play, just make sure you use another cartridge with similar cuts.


We want everyone to join in and have a great time.

This week for my project I decided to try to attempt to create a little bit more of a masculine feel card. I still wanted to keep it fun, and cute.

  

The card size is 5x7

I cut barn at 2.10 inches and the cow at 2.25.
 I actually wasn't happy with the layering on the Create a Critter Cartridge for the barn, So I took a few extra steps to change it up a bit.
I actually cut the barn out twice in red in both layers then used my exacto knife to cut out the x cut lines the cricut makes I then after glueing the two red parts together I trimmed off the roof. with a pair of scissors. I then cut another an additional base image for the barn in white and layered this on.  I used my Gypsy to Hide Contour the heart from the barn to keep it more masculine.I hope this makes sense

The pattern paper is from K&company Super Paper Pad
The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps Furry Friends  NOW ON SALE

Make sure you hop over and check out the other Design Team Creations Here


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Guest Designer on Card Creations by C

Hey There friends,

Just wanted to share a card that I made for guest Designer on Card Creations & More by C she's currently having a challenge for anything "valentine's day related" and I went ahead and created this cute card using Create a Critter

For the cute face on the poodle I used my PKS Princess Face assortment. lLl Sentiment Stamps are of Course from Scrappy Moms Stamps Love Notes Stamp Set. This is one of the few times I Decided to decorate the inside of the Card.

I hope you enjoy my card. 

Companion Challenge #10 Ahead for the holidays

hey there friends,

Welcome back to another companion challenge. First of all let me apologize for this being so late in the day, Youtube is being world class slow today for loading videos. I have been waiting for 3 hours for my challenge video to load.

But before I go ahead and start with the challenge, let me announce the winners of the Dia De Los Muertos Blog Hop

Both Winners were chosen via random.org,

The American Crafts Craft Fair paper Set, and Matching Journaling Stickers

Bonnie Cantu

And the Facebook Fan page Give away: Ki memories Pet shop

goes to Monica Lowrance

If you ladies could email me your contact information, I will make sure to get your prizes out to you this week.

Ok now for the challenge.

I really enjoyed this challenge a ton, and I hope you will too. This week's challenge is to "get ahead for the holidays" by premaking your 2010 thanksgiving scrapbook page!! You can do any size scrapbook page that you are comfortable with 8x8, 12x12 8.5x11, whatever! just make sure you leave photo mats for your pictures

This week's crafty companion is Melissa G. She said that she felt this was a big challenge for her, since she had only done one other layout before.

I think she did a fantastic job don't you?



For my project I created a double page layout!

The background Marquee Shape is from Gypsy wanderings, I sized it at 9.86 inches. All designer paper is from Me & My big ideas Cornicopia stack then went ahead and cut it in half and split it between both of the pages. The following red strip is measured at 3 inches, and then i went ahead and punched it with my Threading Water Fiskars Punch. I then went ahead and put at 2.5 inch strip of orange paper, and on top of that a 1 inch strip of a coordinating Designer paper

Don't you love those paper piecing? I found them on SVG Cuts and I used my Make-the-cut software and cut them out at 4 inches( Note: I am not an affiliate, nor did I receive anything in order for me to list them on my site, I just thought they were super cute, and a good price point) I used my PKS Laffy Taffy Stamps for the faces on the pilgrims. The "Happy Thanksgiving" is cut from Simply Charmed at 3 inches

The Turkey here is also from SVG Cuts, and cut out at 4 inches. I drew the face on the turkey myself. The Gobble Gobble phrase, i cut from Create a Critter at 1.5 inches. I cut it out twice.



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The entries for this challenge will be combined with Companion Challenge #9, and the prize for this month is Thanksgiving 2010 Cricut Cartridge.  The winner will be chosen via random.org

USTREAM Class #1 from last night

Hey Friends,

Last night was my first ustream class ever, and halfway through it I remembered to press record. SO I'm super sorry for those of you that couldn't make it, but I pretty much go over what happened in the first part of the video. SO you didn't miss out too much

I guess it was just a blooper from my first ustream. I was so happy that you all came to my class. I never thought that when I started this blog i would meet and make so many wonderful friends, and you all mean so much to me.

I am going to try to make a ustream class every month, and it's going to be strickly scrapbooking, and scrapbooking techniques. I've been so carried away with cards on here and I don't want to neglect making pages. SO this will not only push me to make more layouts, but hopefully those of you out there who are behind as well.

Here is the video, and underneath it the pictures of the finished layout!

A Pinch & A Dash

Hey Friends,

Today I will be giving you a sneak peak at the newest Scrappy Moms Stamp set: "A Pinch & A Dash"

This Stamp set has 25 Kitchen and Cuisine Sentiments that are great for any crafter. Though this stamp set can be used for a variety of images if you think outside the box :)

So here is my sneak peek

I cut out the salt and pepper shakers from From my kitchen and topped them off with hair from Paper Doll Dress ups Cricut cartridge. The heart is cut out from Create a Critter I added some Clear Glass Liquid Embossing to make it shinny, and used my Fiskars Threading water punch to make a layered scalloped border. Finished it off with the "You spice up my life" sentiment and a bow.

If you would like to see more projects using this brand new stamp set please feel to check out
Momo, and Sarah

Episode 47: Naptime Layout

Hey ladies,

My Daughter's Birthday is just around the corner so I've been in a major SCRAPBOOKING mood, actually more of a frenzy. I've been trying to get some of her remaining older pictures scrapped before her party so that her 1 year old scrapbook is as close to completion as possible. So here's a good step in the right direction

I've had a few requests for more "Gypsy" in my videos, so I attempted to film a little explanation of how I design layouts in my gypsy. Which is just the standard 12x24 technique.

I cannot believe how many cricut cartridges I used in this layout. I feel so proud of actually using my cartridge stash!

Cuts Breakdown
NAP cut from Cursive 101 at 3.31 inches (used shadow blackout feature as well), welded together
TIME cut from Winter Woodland at 1 3/4 inches, hide contour  for the inside cuts  (used shadow feature as well), welded together
MUSHROOM/BUTTERFLY cut from Sugar & Spice (lite) at 6 1/2 inches
FLOWERS cut from Sugar & Spice at 4 inches
cut from Pooh & Friends at 3 inches
SUN cut from Create a Critter at 4 inches


Enjoy the video

** i didn't show it in the video but i decided my layout looked a bit empty so I added clusters of buttons tied with hemp cord***

Supplies
DCWV Dot lines Designer Paper
Pink Cardstock We R Memory Keepers Teen Angst Stack
Green 5/8 Grograin Ribbon
Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch
Signio White Gelly Roll Pen
PK-640 Princess Assortment Stamps
Star Dust Stickles
Lots of Buttons
Hemp Cord
ATG, Scotch quick dry, Zig, Zots

Feeling Much more Creative

Friends,

I am slowly but surely feeling crafty again :) It mustve been all the mojo vibes you sent me. I really appreciate it. This is a not- so quick layout. Simple but I didn't have time to work on it as much as I usually would a project. So I had to do parts of it and com back to it.


I made this laout for Momo her challenge was to create a baby themed project. I know that I used animals for this but the real start of it is my daughter, and she's a baby :)
I Used create a critter for all the cuts, but do you notice the shell of the turtle?? I used the Hide Contour Feature on my gypsy to change the spots from a circle to a heart.

The animals I made to match the animals on my daughter's pj pants in the photo :)

She was 5 months here, Time flies, she couldn't even crawl and now she' super active! Sigh!

Supply Credits:

Designer Paper: American Crafts Everyday Pack
Yellow Cardstock: American Crafts Brights Pack
Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch
basic brown grograin ribbon
Pink DCWV Neutrals Stack
Cb folders: Polka Dot, Argyle, Houndstooth
Stardust Stickles
Frayed Burlap Distress ink
Signio Broad White Gel Pen
Diecuts are made from Scraps

Card: You're a good Noodle

Friends,

I finally got my Scrappy Moms Amusing Animals Stamp Set in the mail, and they have some great sentiments that are made to go perfectly with Create a Critter.

I loved this "You're a Good Noodle" Sentiment, and decided to use it to make a more of a masculine feeling card.

Supplies
Grey Cardstock- PTI
Designer Paper- Jillibean Alphabet Soup
Signio Broad White Gel Pen
EK Sucess Tag Punch
Polka Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Bowl/Noodles/Chopsticks cut at 2 1/2 Inches
Tim Holtz Pumice Stone Distress ink
Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink (I used it to stamp my sentiment)
Scrappy Moms Amusing Animals Stamp Set

Companion Challenge #3, Kraft Green Blue Orange (episode 41)

Friends,

 I accidentally scheduled an additional companion challenge this month. I know this is not two weeks apart but since I'm on vacation, I thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and continue with the extra scheduled challenge.

Being that this is extra, My prize is sponsored by me. a little bit of blog candy shown in the video. I will probably add a few more things to the prize that I purchase on my vacation. I decided to do something a bit different for this video. I show you how I designed the project in my gypsy, then show you the finished product. I wanted to complete a few posts before vacationing, I hope you all don't mind my little shortcut!!!

My Companion for this Challenge is Sarah from Pink Cricut

here is a little blurb from her "I am so super honored to be a Companion in Crafting with Cristina's Companion Challenge!  She has so many adorable projects on her blog--just check out her cupcakes and ice cream projects!  She asked me to craft something using the colors: Kraft,green, orange and blue.  At first, I thought about the sky, grass and sun--but wanted to think outside of the box.  Since, I just got Country Life in the mail, I thought it would be the perfect cartridge to make something with those colors!"

COLOR CHALLENGE
Make an original project using the Colors Kraft Green Blue Orange.

Supply Credits
All Colored Cardstock- Recollections Spice Market
Designer Paper- Recollections Friends Forever (Open Stock)
Kraft- The Paper Company
Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
EK Sucess Scallop Dot Border Punch (small)
Basic Basic Satin Ribbon from M's
Nancy Kubo Little Owls Graphic Set
Make the Cut/ Inkscape/ Gypsy
American Crafts Gold Gel Pen


To qualify for the giveway, you must:
****Link your project up below
****Your project must use the colors KRAFT, GREEN, BLUE & Orange
****Must be an ORIGINAL project made especially for THIS challenge
****Deadline for project will be Sunday @ midnight PST-- 8/9
****Last but Not Least~ HAVE FUN my friends!!

Episode 40: "Up!" Card

Hey There Friends,

I made this card inspired by one of my favorite movies "Up!" I really love the message of the movie "it's never too late to follow your dreams" and through the trials of being an adult, a wife, and mother, I am constantly worrying about my husband's and daughter's goals and schedules and I forget about myself.

I hope You enjoy this easel card - but also take some time today to think about what you want out of life and let those dreams take flight.

You all are in my thoughts as I am on vacation and I hope to check back here with you soon. Please enjoy the video

Companion Challenge #2: Create a recycled project (ep 38)

Hey friends are you ready for another companion challenge?!! I sure am!! The deadline for this SUNDAY AUGUST 1st at MIDNIGHT PST. So that gives everyone a few extra hours

Once again this awesome challenge is brought to by my AWESOME Sponsor Stuff4Scrapbooking

This week's Challenge is: Create a Project using something you would normally throw away or recycle. Get Creative! Thee is tons of things around the house if you just take a look, toliet paper tubes, newspaper, bubble wrap.

Today's Crafting Companion is Jess from Kinderstampo

She used a Sugar Free Mix container to create a distressed Pencil Holder. HOW COOL IS THAT??

 For my project I decided to make a Altoid Tin Accordian Album.

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Of course we have an awesome prize as well for this challenge.

a xyron 250 sticker machine!! I have one of these it's awesome. Drop your die-cuts, photos, ribbon and labels up to 2.5" wide and they will come out with adhesive evenly spread on one side. Also great for putting adhesive and glitter. it comes out perfect every time.

Once again I will use Random.org to draw the winner, and the prize will be shipped directly from my sponsor Stuff 4 Scrapbooking

To qualify for the giveway, you must:
****Link your project up below
****Your project must consist of at least one recycled item
****Must be an ORIGINAL project made especially for THIS challenge
****Deadline for project will be Sunday @ midnight PST-- 8/1
****Last but Not Least~ HAVE FUN my friends!!

Episode 37: Beach Beauty Layout

Friends,

Yes I know, Another layout. But don't worry!! Tomorrow is a companion challenge my project isn't a layout or a card!!!! and that's about all the hint you are getting.

Some of you may already know about my little announcement of what I discovered!!!
I found Some beautiful Nancy Kubo Images at Little Dreamer Designs.

Some of you may know Nancy Kubo as the designer of CREATE- A- CRITTER.. Everyone's favorite.. Just seriously check out some of the adorable images below. At just 3.50 a set I couldn't pass up buying a few and cutting them out on my cricut.

Supply Credits

American Crafts Primary Cardstock Stack (Pink base)
Recollections Purple Stripe Pattern Paper
Recollections Hot Pink Stripe Pattern Paper
We R Memory Keepers Teen Angst Stack (Green)
Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distres ink
Fiskars Scallop Dot Border Punch
Michaels White Satin Ribbon
The Paper Company Kraft Cardstock
D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug Folder




PLEASE STAY TUNED TOMORROW FOR MY 2nd COMPANION CHALLENGE

Fathers Day Challenge on My Pink Stamper

I finally found the time to do this challenge. Which was simple to make a project for fathers day. I made this card for my grandfather seeing that I already had all my other father's day cards made.

Supplies Used
Value Pack Kraft Cardstock
Wild Saffron K& Company Designer Paper (12x12)
Green Stack (mat Stack) DCWV
Bazzil Hilary Cardstock (scrap)
Technique Tuesday Dog & Pony Sentiments Stamp
PTI True Black Ink
Sakura Gelly Roll white and Black